The following map shows the Byzantine Empire in 565 A.D. (CE), 1020 A.D. (CE), and 1360 A.D. (CE). Use the map to answer the following question:
Map of the Byzantine Empire showing the empire's extent in 565 A.D., 1020 A.D., and 1360 A.D. By 565 A.D., the empire included most of the North African coastline, parts of southern Spain, all of Italy, southeast Europe, Asia Minor, and the western Middle East. The empire encircles nearly all of the Mediterranean Sea and part of the Red Sea and Black Sea. By 1020 A.D., the size of the empire was limited to only southeast Europe, southern Italy, and Asia Minor. By 1360 A.D., the size of the empire was reduced to only parts of southeast Europe, primarily to the west of Constantinople.
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What does the map show about the Byzantine Empire's territory at its height around 565 A.D. (CE)?
The Byzantine Empire controlled most of the African continent.
The Byzantine Empire controlled a small portion of southern Spain.
The Byzantine Empire controlled all access to the Black Sea.
The Byzantine Empire controlled most of northern Europe.